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Tech Biz? Yes, Please!

Have you ever heard that great things can come in small packages? From software development, to engineering, to the latest research in medical technology – Savannah’s Creative Coast knows a thing or two about techie businesses! Savannah may be a smaller city, but we don’t have small ideas!

Verisign, Inc.

www.verisign.com

VeriSign operates digital infrastructure that enables and protects billions of interactions every day across the world’s voice and data networks. And they do it in Savannah. The regional Georgia office is located right here, in downtown Savannah in the old “Commerce Building.” (Now appropriately renamed and signed the “e-Commerce Building.”) With more than 300 software developers, project managers and support staff in town, Verisign has a sizable presence and is growing every day.

Gulfstream Aerospace

www.gulfstream.com

Ever lucky enough to fly in a corporate or luxury jet? Well, chances are it was a Gulfstream. We’re sure you knew that Gulfstream is the industry leader in business aviation. What you may not have known is that the company has been designing, manufacturing, flying and servicing the most technologically advanced business jets in the world right here in Savannah since 1967, now employing more than 4,000. That’s a whole lot of technology – and with the upcoming addition of a new R&D center…750 new engineers say it’s about to be a whole lot more.

Verifone

www.verifone.com

If you’ve ever used your debit card at a store to pay for things ranging from a bottle of wine to a new lawnmower, then your financial and personal info has at somepoint been handled by Verifone. By any measure, VeriFone is the global leader in secure electronic payment technologies. Packed full of sales, marketing and development staff, Verifone’s Savannah location is one of 3 worldwide sales offices in the Unites States.